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I have neck pain, stiffness , burning sensation on right side of neck and back of head. i have lupus and i take immunosuppressant. mom has shingles.
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Doubt infection: I doubt this is an infection. Shingles is caused by the chickenpox virus and if you've had chickenpox or had a chicken vaccination your risk of chickenpox is low. Shingles can occur at any age but especially is more common as we age.
Answered 11/7/2016
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